In 2006, Ann began recording her first solo album, Hope & Glory, produced by the legendary Ben Mink, and released by the Rounder (Zoe) Music Group on September 11, 2007.
Hope & Glory features guest appearances by Elton John, k.d. lang, Alison Krauss, Gretchen Wilson, Shawn Colvin, Rufus Wainwright, Wynonna Judd, and Deana Carter. Ann's younger sister, singer/guitarist Nancy Wilson, also contributed.
Get Together
Ann Wilson Lyrics
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Hear a way we die.
You can make the mountains ring,
Hear the angels cry.
Tho' the dove is on the wing
You need not know why.
Hey, people now,
Let me see you get together,
Love one another right now.
Some will come and some will go,
We shall surely pass.
When the wind that left us here,
Returns for us at last.
We are but a moment's sunlight,
Fading on the grass.
Hey, people now,
Smile on your brother.
Let me see you get together,
Love one another right now.
Hey, people now,
Smile on your brother.
Let me see you get together,
Love one another right now.
If you hear the song I'm singing,
You will understand.
You hold the key to love and fear,
All in your trembling hand.
One key unlocks them both, you know,
It's at your command.
The song “Get Together” by Ann Wilson is all about spreading love and peace. The song starts off by saying that love is like a song, and we hear it until we die. We can make a difference in the world by spreading love, which can move mountains and bring the angels to cry. The singer mentions a dove flying over and says that we don’t need to know why. This is an implication that we don't need to know the inner workings of love, we just need to do it.
The chorus of the song encourages people to come together and love each other. We are reminded that some will leave us, and we are just passing through this world, but if we love each other, we will make a difference. The song ends with a message that if we just listen to the lyrics, we will understand that it is up to us to hold the key to love and fear.
Overall, the song lyrics promote the importance of building connections with others and “getting together” through love and kindness. These ideas are represented in the metaphors of the song, such as love being a song and people making the mountains ring with their love. This is a beautiful and thought-provoking message that reminds us of the importance of love and unity in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is but a song we sing,
Love is like a beautiful melody that we create in life,
Hear a way we die.
We all have to die eventually, but until then, we must listen to the song of love.
You can make the mountains ring,
Love can move mountains and create amazing things.
Hear the angels cry.
When we show love to each other, we make the angels up in heaven cry tears of joy.
Tho' the dove is on the wing
Even though we might not fully understand the power of love, it is always present and hovering around us, like a dove in flight.
You need not know why.
We don't always have to understand love or why it works, we just need to embrace it and let it guide us.
Hey, people now,
Hey, everyone listening,
Smile on your brother.
Be kind and show love to those around you.
Let me see you get together,
Come together in love and unity.
Love one another right now.
Show love and compassion to each other in this present moment.
Some will come and some will go,
People come in and out of our lives and we must cherish the time we have with them.
We shall surely pass.
We are all mortal and will eventually leave this world.
When the wind that left us here,
When our time on earth is over,
Returns for us at last.
We will be reunited with the wind that brought us into this world.
We are but a moment's sunlight,
Our time on earth is brief, like a fleeting moment of sunshine.
Fading on the grass.
Eventually, our time will come to an end and we will fade away like the grass.
If you hear the song I'm singing,
If you truly listen to what I'm saying,
You will understand.
You will comprehend the meaning behind my words and find love in your heart.
You hold the key to love and fear,
You have the power to choose love or fear in your life.
All in your trembling hand.
It's up to you to decide whether to be fearful or to embrace love, and the decision can be scary but it's ultimately in your hands.
One key unlocks them both, you know,
The key to overcoming fear and embracing love is the same, and it's within your reach.
It's at your command.
You have the ability to make the choice to love, despite any fears or uncertainties.
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